unmachinable
nə adjective
1.
(of a material) capable of being cut or shaped with machine tools. Compare free-machining.
2.
(of a letter or package) capable of being safely sorted by mail machinery, as a parcel sorter.
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machine (məˈʃiːn) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | an assembly of interconnected components arranged to transmit or modify force in order to perform useful work |
| 2. | Also called: simple machine a device for altering the magnitude or direction of a force, esp a lever, screw, wedge, or pulley |
| 3. | a mechanically operated device or means of transport, such as a car, aircraft, etc |
| 4. | any mechanical or electrical device that automatically performs tasks or assists in performing tasks |
| 5. | a. (modifier) denoting a firearm that is fully automatic as distinguished from semiautomatic |
| b. (in combination): machine pistol; machine gun | |
| 6. | any intricate structure or agency: the war machine |
| 7. | a mechanically efficient, rigid, or obedient person |
| 8. | an organized body of people that controls activities, policies, etc |
| 9. | (esp in the classical theatre) a device such as a pulley to provide spectacular entrances and exits for supernatural characters |
| 10. | an event, etc, introduced into a literary work for special effect |
| —vb | |
| 11. | (tr) to shape, cut, or remove (excess material) from (a workpiece) using a machine tool |
| 12. | to use a machine to carry out a process on (something) |
| [C16: via French from Latin māchina machine, engine, from Doric Greek makhana pulley; related to makhos device, contrivance] | |
| ma'chinable | |
| —adj | |
| ma'chineable | |
| —adj | |
| machina'bility | |
| —n | |
| ma'chineless | |
| —adj | |
| ma'chine-like | |
| —adj | |
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Unmachinable
is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal. |
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